Matthew 1-4
Where was Jesus born? (What town)
Bethlehem
In Mark Ch1 (and Matthew Ch4) Jesus fasts 40 days and is then tempted in the desert by Satan. How many times is he tempted? And with What?
Matthew 4:4-10
1-Turn stones to bread
2-If thou be the Son of God, cast thyself down
3-All these things will I give thee, if thou wilt fall down and worship me.
Which angel appears to Mary announcing pregnancy with Jesus?
Which angel appears to Zacharias announcing his wife Elizabeth will carry John the Baptist.
Gabriel and Gabriel
Luke Ch 1
What does Gospel mean?
What does Epistle mean?
Good news.
Letter
"Hats and sunglasses? That's not a disguise. We look like ourselves at a baseball game."
Ant-Man and the Wasp
What made it safe for Joseph to return to Egypt with Mary and Jesus.
Herod died.
Matthew 2:20
Simon Peter, Andrew, James, John are mentioned in Mark Ch. 1. Who are they? How are they involved in the chapter?
Simon Peter, and Andrew were casting nets. James and John were repairing nets. Jesus calls them to be leave their nets and become fishers of men.
After 40 days, Joseph and Mary took Jesus to Jerusalem to be presented to the Lord at the temple and to make the required sacrifice.
Who was at the temple waiting for them? Why?
Luke 2:25-30
...there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; ...waiting for the consolation of Israel: And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord’s Christ. And he came by the Spirit into the temple: and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him after the custom of the law. Then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said, Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word: For mine eyes have seen thy salvation. Note: significance of two turtledoves or two pigeons vs lamb
In Mathew Ch.3, John the Baptist teaches baptism after repentance. He recognizes Jesus in his perfection. Why does Jesus say his baptism is still necessary?
Matt 3:5 And Jesus answering said unto him, Suffer it to be so now: for thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness. Then he suffered him.
"I get emails from a racoon, so nothing sounds crazy to me."
Said by Black Widow in
Avengers: Endgame
Who said this in Mathew Ch. 3? What does it mean?
"Bring forth therefore fruits meet for repentance."
John the Baptist
Matthew 3:8
Name two miracles that happen at the very beginning of Jesus' ministry. Mark Ch1
1:32-34 And at even, when the sun did set, they brought unto him all that were diseased, and them that were possessed with devils. And all the city was gathered together at the door. And he healed many that were sick of divers diseases, and cast out many devils; and suffered not the devils to speak, because they knew him.
Lots of healing. Lots of casting out spirits. Or water to wine.
Why was Joseph and pregnant Mary traveling? Who required the travel and for what?
Luke 2:1 ...there went out a decree from Cæsar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed.
2:3 And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.
The four gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, John) primarily tell the story of Jesus' life and teachings. Approximately what percentage of the whole New Testament is these four books?
47%. Anything reasonably close could be considered a correct answer.
3779 of the total 7957 NT verses are contained in the 4 Gospels.
3779 / 7957 verses = 0.474
83,898 / 180,551 words = 0.464
"Nothing goes over my head. My reflexes are too fast. I would catch it."
Said Drax in
Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol 1
The king named ______ was angry that the _____ _____ didn't return to tell him where Jesus was, and commanded that all males under the age of ______ be killed.
The king named HEROD was angry that the WISE MEN didn't return to tell him where Jesus was, and commanded that all males under the age of TWO be killed.
Matthew 2:16
After arriving in Capernaum on the sabbath, Jesus went to the synagogue and did what?
1:21 ...straightway on the sabbath day he entered into the synagogue, and taught.
1:22 And they were astonished at his doctrine: for he taught them as one that had authority, and not as the scribes.
An angel appears to Zacharias and tells him his wife will give birth.
To whom? Why does he not believe? What happens to him for not believing?
John the Baptist
Luke 1:7 And they had no child, because that Elisabeth was barren, and they both were now well stricken in years.
1:20 And, behold, thou shalt be dumb, and not able to speak, until the day that these things shall be performed, because thou believest not my words, which shall be fulfilled in their season.
Describe at least two scriptural accounts that supports Jesus being distinct from God his Father.
Matt 3:17 17 And lo a avoice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.
Luke 2:49 And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father’s business?
Matt 4:3 3 And when the tempter came to him, he said, If thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread.
"Before we get started, does anyone want to get out?"
Joseph, Mary's husband, is the son of who?
Jacob
Mathew 1:16
Which apostle's family member was sick and then healed when Jesus arrived at their house.
1:29-31 ...they entered into the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John. But Simon’s wife’s mother lay sick of a fever, and anon they tell him of her. And he came and took her by the hand, and lifted her up; and immediately the fever left her, and she ministered unto them.
Early in Luke, who gets left behind in Jerusalem?
Luke 2:42-47 And when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem after the custom of the feast. ...as they returned, the child Jesus tarried behind in Jerusalem; and Joseph and his mother knew not... But they, supposing him to have been in the company, went a day’s journey; and they sought him among their kinsfolk and acquaintance. And when they found him not, they turned back again to Jerusalem, seeking him. And it came to pass, that after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, both hearing them, and asking them questions. And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers.
In the first chapters of Matthew, Mark, Luke, only one book doesn't mention the birth of Jesus. Only one book mentions the birth of John the Baptist.
Which books are those?
Mark -No birth of Jesus
Luke 1 -Birth of John the Baptist
"It's like a pirate had a baby with an angel."
Said Drax about Thor
Avengers: Infinity War